ACE Self Adhesive (Athletic) Bandage (Blister) 3"

by ACE

Product Features

• Self-Adhering bandage, no clips needed
• Provides compression for strenuous activities
• Available in various widths for different body parts
• Can be washed and reused
• Made from latex free materials

Product Description

We're always here when you need proven support. ACE(TM) Brand Self-Adhering Bandages need no clips or fasteners and are designed to provide comfortable support for extended periods of time. So you can come back and enjoy all of your activities.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B001AM4512
• UPC: 382902074618
• Item model number: 207461
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #39,697 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
  • #71 in Health & Personal Care > Health Care > First Aid > Bandages & Bandaging Supplies > Adhesive Bandages

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Wears out after about a week, September 16, 2009

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Lee Abraham (Cheyenne, WY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ACE Self Adhesive (Athletic) Bandage (Blister) 3" (Health and Beauty)

The bandage works ok the first few days. The adhesive sticks to it's self well enough and I was able to wrap my shins quite tightly. The adhesive quickly wears out though, after a week the end of the wrap often springs free and I have to rewrap. Also, according to the directions, hand washing the bandage wears out the adhesive quicker. The bandage works, but I would rather spend the extra money and get one with a clip or velcro.

Also had issues when the bandage was still new with the adhesive sticking to my leg hair and becoming quite uncomfortable after moving around a bit with the bandage in place.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but doesn't last very long, November 13, 2010

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Horror movie holic (St. Louis, MO) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: ACE Self Adhesive (Athletic) Bandage (Blister) 3" (Health and Beauty)

I really like the self adhesive quality of these ace bandages. However, I was trying to use them for shin splints around my calves. 2 problems came up really fast- 1. even the slightest amount of sweat destroys the self stick completely and permanently. I've had 3 that all stretched out and were no longer sticky on the ends and had to be taped into place the next time I used them. 2. They don't last, at all. For one to four uses are about the best I can get from them if you will be using them sweaty at all during a workout or something. They are a bit hotter than traditional fabric too and can stick to your skin and be painful peeling them off of bare skin when they've been on awhile. I'd use them again, but only with the notion that they are basically meant to be disposable and not for long term use in the least. If you need something like that, I'd recommend sticking to fabric ones that can be washed and easily reused. I've had other velcro closure bandages that held up eons longer.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars I prefer the cloth type, January 18, 2011

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PJ (Central PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: ACE Self Adhesive (Athletic) Bandage (Blister) 3" (Health and Beauty)

I needed a non-latex ace-type bandage, and was happy to find these at the grocery store. I wasn't sure what the self-adhesive ones would be like or whether they were washable. Because it keeps sticking to itself it is hard to keep it smooth. It is so stretchy that it's way too easy to get it too tight. The bandage is not long enough to go around the knee area enough times (unless it's pulled too tight). I guess some might find the self-adhesive feature and lack of a clip appealing, but it's easier to put on a clip or two than to wrap this guy.

I guess it's doing the job of supporting my knee ok, but I far prefer the cloth type and am going to look for that kind without latex.